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Four Courts

Inns Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland
01-872-5555
Ranked #134 of 222 attractions in Dublin
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings, Architectural Buildings
Description: This historic building is home to Ireland's legal court system.
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Toronto, Canada
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164 reviews 164 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
296 helpful votes 296 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

The Four Courts is an operating court house that is a beehive of activity. The folks practicing here look much like those in any big city court house in Canada (except they have wigs on). The similarities to the dynamic in the hallways to Canada is really quite remarkable. It is also a monument to Irish history and Ireland's struggle... More

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Castlebar, Ireland
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

This is a beautiful old building on the quays and houses all the courts. But its attraction end there. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Beautiful buildings very well laid out People of various walks of life in the grounds. More

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Dublin
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

District, Circuit, High & Supreme are the 4 courts. Historical importance where the 1916 rising is concerned. Great building. No parking, take the LUAS to the four courts stop. Enter from the front at the river..entry is free. More

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dublin
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Very historical a walk around the round room when cases are being negotiated is exciting, great buzz about the place about 2 kilometres down the Liffey from O'Connel Street but a walk back though the side street past the Smithfield market makes it an enjoyable walk. More

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Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2006

Hey, I'm a Belgian and went to Dublin for 5 days during September 2005. I hadn't booked a place to stay yet when I was leaving Belgium - a bit exciting though. I just looked up some places to stay on the net and the Four Courts Hostel was the one I've finally chosen. It's a great, friendly staff and... More

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mallow, cork
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2003

i really enjoyed my visit to the four courts.i found it very interesting. More

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